Escitalopram (Cipralex®)

Advice

Recommended for use within NHS Scotland

REASONS FOR ADVICE

Escitalopram has been shown to be as effective as citalopram in short-term use and the health economic model submitted suggests that it is also cost-effective. However, the resource usage assumptions and clinical evidence underpinning the model are not robust and no clear benefits are demonstrated over the parent product - citalopram or other effective and cheaper agents.